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§3.252 Side load.

CAR 3 · Tail Wheels · Strength Requirements · at CAR3-14 (current)

Text in force at CAR3-14: from CAR3-0, effective 1 Nov 1949. OCR text

A limit vertical ground reaction equal to the static load on the tail wheel, in combination with a side component of equal magnitude. When a swivel is provided, the tail wheel shall be assumed swiveled 90 degrees to the airplane longitudinal axis, the resultant ground load passing through the axle. When a lock steering device or shimmy damper is provided, the tail wheel shall also be assumed in the trailing position with the side load acting at the ground contact point. The shock absorber and tire shall be assumed deflected to their static positions. NOSE WHEELS

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